Hiker Intro
Dealing with Migraines on the Trail
As I get closer to my thru-hike start date on Feb. 14 (no Valentine, might as well hike) I have some last-minute prep still to do. One of the things...
So You’re Planning to Thru-Hike? #MeToo
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Research Completed, and I Still Have Questions
Hey there, Julia here. I decided in the fall of 2018 that I absolutely needed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, and I needed to do it in 2019. (Quick summary...
Finding My Footsteps
"Where did you come from?" Who said, that you're asking. Well, that was my mother. Where did I come from? That is a great question. I was born in Allentown,...
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years, namely in Mexico, Myanmar,...
Why the Heck Am I Doing This?
I heard about this walking thing in March... One month earlier I had it all figured out. I was gymming every day, pushing and sitting up every night. I probably...
From Never Backpacking to Springer in Two Months
Up until mid-December 2017 I had never backpacked in my life. This is my story of how I decided, planned, and hit the Appalachian Trail in two months as well...
Horizon of a Thru-Hike: QAF and Prep
Greetings friends, family, old acquaintances, and AT community. If you’re reading this, you’re supporting my thru-hike already, so thanks. Welcome to my blog, the canvas for my musings, insights,
Hey, Ya’ll : What I’ve Been up to, Why I’m Hiking the PCT
Why I hiked the Appalachian Trail: Every thru-hiker gets the question “Why are you hiking the (insert trail name here)?” Perhaps this inquiry is easier for some and more difficult...
Doubts, Sure. But Grateful for This Path
Phew! It's about damn time. One more month to go. One more month until I begin my second thru-hike. One more month until I realize again the true freedom experienced...
